Description

Fexopen 180 MG Tablet is a very effective medication to treat allergic symptoms associated with Rhinitis and Utricaria. Allergies such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, skin itching and hives can be effectively treated with this medicine. It is also used to treat seasonal allergies in adults and children.

Uses of Fexopen 180 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Seasonal allergic rhinitis

Fexopen 180 MG Tablet is used for treating the symptoms of seasonal allergies which may include runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing etc.

Chronic Utricaria

Fexopen 180 MG Tablet is used for the treatment of symptoms of Utricaria namely skin rashes, hives and bumps.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Fexopen 180 MG Tablet

Vomiting

Headache

Coughing

Diarrhea

Painful menstruation

Pain in the arms and legs

Hives and redness of skinsevererare

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severerare

Difficulty in breathingsevererare

Difficulty in swallowingsevererare

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Fexopen 180 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of oral administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12-14 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine should be used with caution in pregnant women. All the potential benefits and associated risks should be considered. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Fexopen 180 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Fexopen 180 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Fexopen 180 MG Tablet

Allergy

Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have a history of allergy to it or any other ingredient present within the dosage form.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, restlessness, and confusion. Supportive measures like gastric lavage might be initiated based on the severity of symptoms.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Impaired kidney function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a kidney disease or impaired kidney function. Report any such instance to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Food interactions

Do not consume large quantities of juices of fruits like grapefruit, orange, and apple while taking this medicine. These food items should be avoided while taking this medicine.

Lab interactions

Skin allergy test

minor

Report the use of this medicine before taking a skin allergy test. This medicine can interfere with the results of this test and hence use should be discontinued at least 2-4 days before.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Fexopen 180 MG Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. You should ensure that consumption does not exceed the daily prescribed limit. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not improve or get worse after using this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine should be used with caution in pregnant women. All the potential benefits and associated risks should be considered. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

General warnings

Kidney disease

- This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from any form of kidney impairment. Report any such instance to the doctor before consuming this medicine.

Drowsiness

- Unlike other anti-allergic medicine, Fexopen 180 MG Tablet does not cause drowsiness upon consumption. However, this can happen in some rare cases especially if the medicine is taken with alcohol or other medicine.

Pediatric use

- This medicine should be used with extreme caution in infants less than 6 months old.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Fexopen 180 MG Tablet works by reducing a chemical substance called Histamine from the body.

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